Federal Ministry Of Water Resources; Transforming Irrigation Management In Nigeria (TRIMING) Project- Invitation For Bids (IFB) Nigeria For The Procurement And Installation Of Solar Power Equipment For 22nos. Sector Water User Association (WUA)/Apex Offices In Kano River And Hadeija Valley Irrigation Schemes (KRIS And HVIS)

DEADLINE: 16TH JANUARY, 2023
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES TRANSFORMING IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA (TRIMING) PROJECT
CREDIT NUMBER: CR 5506-NG
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) NIGERIA FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWER EQUIPMENTS FOR 22NOS. SECTOR WATER USER ASSOCIATION (WUA)/APEX OFFICES IN KANO RIVER AND HADEIJA VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEMES (KRIS AND HVIS)
(REFERENCE NO.: FMWR/TRIMING/2022/NCB/G/03

1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project that appeared in Development Business dated February 5, 2015.
2. The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this credit will be applied to eligible payments under the contracts for the Procurement and Installation of Solar Power Equipments for 22nos. Sector Water User Association (WUA)/Apex Offices in Kano River and Hadeija Valley Irrigation Schemes (KRIS and HVIS).

(3) The Federal Ministry of Water Resources through the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Procurement and Installation of Solar Power Equipments for 22nos. Sector Water User Association (WUA)/Apex Offices in Kano River and Hadeija Valley Irrigation Schemes (KRIS and HVIS). The list of the goods required, including quantities, location and delivery period are provided below:

(3.1) List of Goods and Delivery Schedule

Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non- Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers 2011 revised July, 2014 (“Procurement Guidelines”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest

Interested bidders may obtain further information at the same address during the office hours 8:00h to 17:00 (Local time) from Mondays to Fridays or send an email to the National Project Coordinator at info@triming.org.
5.1. Qualifications requirements include:
(a) Financial Capability
The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence that it meets the following financial requirement(s):

• The audited accounts for the last three (3) years 2019, 2020 and 2021 shall be submitted to demonstrate the current soundness of the bidder’s financial position; For a joint venture, this requirement shall be met by each member;
• The minimum average turnover of the Bidder in the last three (3) years should be N960,000,000.00 only and
• Successful supply and completion of at least two similar contracts with a total value of N100,000,000.00. For a joint venture, this requirement may be met by all members combined.

(b) Experience and Technical Capacity
The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that it meets the following experience requirement(s):
(i) A minimum of five years overall experience in the supply of goods and related services.
(ii) A minimum of five years of specific experience in the supply of similar goods and related services.

(c) The Bidder should also provide documented evidence of its capability to carry out and manage the project within the time, environment and infrastructure conditions and time restriction.

Additional information on qualification, experience, and technical capabilities requirement for the goods as well as specifications for the items are provided in the Bidding Documents.

6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of N25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Naira) only through ‘REMITA’ to our CBN Account Number: 0020293661163, Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project Naira Account A and Service type ‘SALE OF BID DOCUMENT’. Bidding Documents will be available from 19th December, 2022. The document shall be collected by hand from the TRIMING office at the address below or through Courier upon additional payment of N20,000.00.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12.00 noon on Monday, 16th January, 2023. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend in person at the address below at 12.00 pm on Monday, 16th January, 2023.
8. All bids must be valid for a period of 120 days after bid closing date and must be accompanied by an original Bid Security of N3,000,000.00 (Three Million Naira) only. Only bid security from commercial bank will be acceptable.
9. The address referred to above is:
   National Project Coordinator
   Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project,
   Federal Ministry of Water Resources,
   Plot 1402 Abba Kyari Street, off Adesoji Aderemi Street,
   Apo-Abuja., Nigeria.
   Tel: +234-8038391469 or +234-8052048706
   E-mail: info@triming.org